Best Mattresses for Sex (2026)

Why the Helix Midnight is the Best Overall Mattress for Sex

The Helix Midnight is a high-quality hybrid mattress with a medium-firm feel designed to bring both support and pressure relief for side sleepers. We also found it to be a particularly bouncy and comfortable mattress that should work great for a wide variety of sleepers, including those who are sexually active. In our tests, we found that the bed scored high in responsiveness and edge support—both paramount for sex.

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Firmness: 6.5/10

The Midnight is medium-firm, great for both side and back sleepers.

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Pressure Relief: 4.3/5

Above average. It’s pretty cushiony around sensitive joints.

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Edge Support: 4.4/5

Above average. Our tester felt secure when sitting or lying near the edges.

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Cooling: 3.5/5

Below average. It didn’t wow us with its cooling performance.

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Motion Isolation: 4/5

Average. We felt some movement in our test.

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Response: 4/5

Below average. It has some sink, but it’s still springy enough for easy movement.

How the Helix Midnight Luxe Performed

My fellow tester Matt Dustin was impressed with the edge support on this bed. Sitting down, he noticed that there was some sinkage under his weight, but nothing that made him feel at risk of sliding off. When he lay down in each position at the edge, he said, “I wouldn’t be able to tell I was lying on the edge of the bed, and I didn’t feel like I was going to roll off in the middle of the night.” He did note, however, that the head and foot of the mattress do not have reinforced edges, which is something to keep in mind for adventurous nights.

When it came to testing responsiveness, Matt only encountered some resistance from the pillow top when moving around. “I didn’t have too much difficulty switching positions, but I did have to exert some effort turning all the way from my back to my stomach,” he said. The coils underneath pull their weight, making for a bouncy-enough surface that should appeal to sexually active sleepers.

With this high response score, we’d usually expect to see some sub-par motion isolation, meaning you could feel your partner’s every movement from the other side. However, Matt didn’t find anything to be too concerned about and gave the bed a 4/5 in this category. In our partner test (in which we have a second tester move around on the other side of the bed), he reported that he could vaguely feel the other person’s movements. Ultimately, he noted, “A light sleeper might wake up from the other person rolling over, but most people shouldn’t notice their partner moving around in bed.”

As for the actual sleeping part, multiple testers commented on the Midnight’s pressure relief, which scored an overall 4.5/5 in our tests. Our lightweight tester Riley Otis enjoyed the bed on both her side and back, saying, “It has a lot of really nice plushness on top and supportive coils underneath that prevent me from sinking too far.” Matt, considered an average-weight sleeper, also found the bed to be comfortable in each of these positions. Our heavyweight testers also found the bed to be relatively supportive, though they preferred lying on their back to side sleeping.

What Else to Consider About the Helix Midnight Luxe

The one place the Midnight faltered was in our cooling tests, though it’s by no means a mattress that sleeps hot. Despite Matt finding the bed relatively temperature-neutral, when we measured the surface temperature of the mattress before and after he lay on it for seven minutes, it rose by about 9 degrees, which we consider so-so cooling. Matt noted, “It didn’t feel particularly cooling, but it wasn’t uncomfortable.” The bed earned an overall score of 3.5/5 in this category. 

Looking for a bed with better cooling? Check out the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid. Otherwise, read our full Helix Midnight mattress review to find out more.

Why the Nectar Classic is the Best Memory Foam Mattress for Sex

Memory foam mattresses aren’t always the best options for sex, as their slow-moving feel can cause you to sink too far into the bed, making it difficult to switch positions. That said, I tested out the Nectar Classic Memory Foam myself, and found it was easier to move around on than most beds. For reference, I gave it a 4/5 for responsiveness.

When I moved around on the surface of the Nectar mattress, I did feel a smidge of resistance from the memory foam on top. However, as someone who usually dislikes foam mattresses because of their lack of response (I’m a notoriously aggressive combination sleeper), I have to say that the Nectar does better than most. You won’t be able to launch yourself across the surface, but if you’re a sexually active sleeper unwilling to part with foam’s cushy sinkage, this could be a happy medium.

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Firmness: 7/10

This mattress has an “on-top” feel that skews it slightly firmer than true medium-firm.

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Pressure Relief: 3.7/5

Below average. The Nectar offers better pressure relief for back sleepers.

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Edge Support: 3.4/5

Below average. While lying down along the edges of the Nectar Classic mattress feels seamless, there’s a lot more sinkage when you’re seared at the perimeter.

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Cooling: 5/5

Exceptional. The bed’s cooling cover has a crisp feel.

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Motion Isolation: 4.7/5

Above average. Most disturbances should be stifled on the Nectar Classic, allowing light sleepers to sleep peacefully.

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Response: 4/5

Below average. The doughy nature of foam can make moving around a challenge on the Nectar mattress.

How the Nectar Classic Performed

Dr. Hannah Habeeb (DPT), our Chief Medical Product Tester, spoke to the Nectar’s balance of firmness and contouring after testing the bed, stating, “I’m getting good pressure relief at both my hips and shoulders—they’re both sinking into the memory foam. It is firm though, so I’m not sinking in too much.” She likened it to a foam bed with the support of an innerspring model.

Foam beds are also known for overheating, but this wasn’t the case with the Nectar Classic. This bed is outfitted with a cooling cover, helping to address the heat-trapping nature of memory foam. In my own test, I didn’t feel the bed heating up, though I also didn’t feel particularly cooled down. Still, our temperature gun recorded a barely 4-degree increase after seven minutes—a sign of stellar cooling on our scale, and why the bed earned a perfect score for temperature regulation. This means the Nectar should not only work great for hot sleepers, but it should also keep the temperature down during steamy times.

As for who will most enjoy sleeping on the Nectar Classic, it’s worth noting that this bed’s balanced foam feel is surprisingly firmer than you might expect. I rated it at a 7/10 on our firmness scale, and was surprised that I enjoyed it on my stomach with some cushioning around my chest and belly. However, back sleeping was definitely the winner here. In this position, our heavyweight tester Matt Shickling said, “This is really supportive, and I do feel pressure relief in my lower back, which has been bothering me lately.” 

What Else to Consider About the Nectar Classic

One area where most foam beds lack is edge support, which I’ve mentioned is important in a mattress for sex. Unfortunately, the Nectar Classic falls victim to this trend. When I sat down on the edges, I definitely noticed some sinkage underneath my weight, as well as some slippage when I tried to get in and out of bed. Lying down at the perimeter felt much more secure, so the bed earned a 3.4/5 for edge support. All in all, it wasn’t particularly terrible edge support, so it may suffice for most bedroom activity, but it’s still something to keep in mind.

I also found that the bed didn’t have as much pressure relief on my side—a sentiment that our lightweight tester also agreed with, saying her hips were out of alignment. Therefore, I wouldn’t recommend it for strict side sleepers or people who weigh less than 130 pounds. 

Looking for a foam bed with more pressure relief? Check out the Leesa Original all-foam bed. Or, you can read more in our Nectar mattress review.

Why the WinkBed EcoCloud is the Best Latex Mattress for Sex

Latex mattresses are a great option if you’re looking for a mattress that’s good for sex. This is because latex foam has a springy, buoyant feel that generally gives a bed plenty of bounce. The WinkBeds EcoCloud mattress benefits from this, as well as the coil unit in its innerspring construction, which only doubles its responsiveness. This bed earned a perfect 5/5 score in our response test—an impressive result that should make moving around on this bed a breeze.

Editor and mattress tester Melanie Kassel explained that the EcoCloud’s latex was better suited to repositioning than the other latex beds she has tested. She said, “This latex sinks a bit to enable you to begin moving, then springs back to help you finish it—a perfect one-two punch for combination sleepers.” This “one-two punch” should also work great for sex because it helps with momentum.

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Firmness: 6/10

The EcoCloud has a medium, if slightly softer, feel.

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Pressure Relief: 3.2/5

Below-average. The EcoCloud fared better for side sleepers in our pressure relief evaluation.

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Edge Support: 5/5

Exceptional. Our testers noticed little-to-no sinkage when resting on the edge of the mattress.

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Cooling: 3/5

Below-average. We felt the mattress heating up beneath us in our temperature regulation test.

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Motion Isolation: 2.7/5

Below-average. Like many other latex beds, this mattress transfers motion more than it absorbs it.

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Response: 5/5

Exceptional. Despite the extra bit of sinkage from this bed’s softer feel, it was extremely easy to launch ourselves across the surface.

How the WinkBed EcoCloud Performed

The edge support on this mattress also shined, earning another 5/5 score during testing. Some latex foams can make the perimeter of the mattress feel wobbly, but Melanie found that the EcoCloud did not fall into this category. When she performed the seated edge support test, she noted, “I was at no risk of sliding off while sitting on the perimeter, and the springiness of the bed helped to propel me upward when I stood.” This security extended to the lying-down tests as the bed provided support in all three positions. This means you should be able to make full use of the mattress surface.

Unfortunately for sexually active sleepers, though, the EcoCloud didn’t perform up to par in our temperature regulation test. After lying down on the bed’s surface for seven minutes, Melanie recorded a whopping 10.2-degree increase in temperature, resulting in a cooling score of 3/5. Still, she wasn’t quick to write off this bed as a sweat sentence for hot sleepers, saying, “At no point did I feel uncomfortably warm.”

What Else to Consider About the WinkBed EcoCloud

One area it may be difficult to compromise, though, is the EcoCloud’s motion isolation capability. Latex isn’t exactly known for absorbing motion, as its buoyant nature makes movement more likely to ripple across the surface. Though the bed has some sinkage to it, Melanie could still feel her fellow tester’s movements from the other side of the bed. “If I was a sensitive sleeper sharing the bed with a restless partner, this would not be my first choice,” she said, ultimately giving the bed a low score of 2.7/5 in this category.

Pressure relief was also just so-so on this bed. Our average-weight tester, Sosha Lewis, didn’t feel very aligned on her back or side, and even remarked that she could feel the coils through the foam. However, our heavyweight tester, Matt Schickling, enjoyed it, saying it was “not as wobbly as other latex beds” and that it felt pleasantly soft. (Further proof that the feel of a bed is quite subjective!)

Read more in our full WinkBeds EcoCloud mattress review. Are you looking for a WinkBed with better motion isolation? Consider checking out the WinkBed Plus, which I found performed better in this category.

Why the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is Best for Budget Shoppers

Whether it’s for sex or a good night’s sleep (or both), a good mattress can be pricey. For a more affordable option, check out the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid. You can often find this mattress on sale for around $1,000 for a queen-size bed, making it one of the better values on our panel. Along with scores of 4/5 or higher in edge support, responsiveness, and motion isolation, this is a solid mattress for sexually active couples who are looking to not break the bank. 

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Firmness: 6.5/10

We tested out the Medium model of the Signature Hybrid and found it had a medium-firm feel.

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Pressure Relief: 4.8/5

Exceptional. This mattress offers great pressure relief to both back and side sleepers.

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Edge Support: 4/5

Average. The top of the Signature Hybrid does compress a bit when you sit directly on the edge.

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Cooling: 3.5/5

Below average. Though the bed initially felt cool to the touch, the mattress did heat up quite a lot during our thermal gun test.

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Motion Isolation: 4.7/5

Above-average. Most movement was stifled on the Signature Hybrid’s surface.

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Response: 4/5

Average. You may encounter some resistance from the Signature Hybrid’s plush pillow top.

How the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid Performed

As a hybrid mattress, the steel coils at the base provide decent edge support and response. Sitting down at the perimeter of the bed, I felt a little bit of sinkage, but nothing too concerning. This was my only complaint, so I gave the bed a 4/5 for edge support. Testing for response was a similar story, too. As a combination sleeper who moves around quite a bit, I noticed there was a somewhat doughy feeling to the surface of this bed, but nothing that made switching positions difficult. Both of these results should be appealing for sexually active sleepers.

I always expect beds with high response scores to go belly-up in the motion isolation tests, but the Signature Hybrid surprised me here, too, excelling with a score of 4.7/5. I could feel when my testing partner got in and out of bed and when he shifted around especially close to me, but these movements were more muffled than I expected. I think that the top layers are made of a dense-enough foam to absorb motion without making the sleeper feel “trapped” as they move. This characteristic makes this bed a great option for sexually active couples who share the bed for sleeping, as well.

As for pressure relief, our three testers gave it good scores across the board, ending up with an average score of 4.8/5 in the category. In particular, our average-weight tester, Kayla Godfrey, sang its praises when she tried it out on her back. “I have a longer bottom half, and the mattress is sinking in enough to compensate for that and keeping my spine aligned,” she said. “This is not something I normally feel on mattresses!”

What Else to Consider About the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid

As a budget-friendly mattress, there won’t be many added features beyond what you’d expect of a basic hybrid. It does come in multiple firmness options, however, which is why I’d consider this bed a simple but well-rounded option for affordable hybrid lovers, rather than shoppers seeking luxury.

As a more basic bed, the Singature Hybrid not the best at cooling. Our testers noticed it felt cool to the touch when initially lying on the mattress, but it began to heat up fairly quickly. Accordingly, hot sleepers may want to opt for a bed with more cooling features.

Want a mattress with more high-end features? Check out the Saatva Classic mattress. Or, you can read more about this bed in our full Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress review.

Why the Saatva Classic is the Best Innerspring Mattress for Sex

The Saatva Classic mattress is a luxury hybrid with a traditional innerspring feel thanks to two separate innerspring coil units instead of the usual one. Not only is it an oft-recommended bed here at Mattress Clarity, it just so happens to be the bed I sleep on every night—I’ve owned it for almost a year, at this point. My favorite features of the Saatva mattress also coincidentally work great for sex: solid edge support and mega bounce. The bed earned perfect scores in each of these categories.

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Firmness: 7.5/10

The Luxury Firm model of the Saatva Classic feels pretty firm.

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Pressure Relief: 4.5/5

Above average. Even with its firmer feel, the Saatva offers great pressure relief.

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Edge Support: 5/5

Exceptional. You can sit and lie down on the edges of the Saatva Classic with minimal sinkage.

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Cooling: 4/5

Average. The Saatva Classic has a comfortable, temperature-neutral feel.

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Motion Isolation: 2.7/5

Below average. We could feel every little movement our fellow testers made on the Saatva.

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Response: 5/5

Exceptional. Thanks to its two innerspring layers, the Saatva Classic is plenty bouncy.

How the Saatva Classic Performed

Strong edge support is a common highlight of innerspring mattresses, but the Saatva is on another level in this category. I often sleep with one leg over the side of my mattress, and I’ve never felt like I’m in danger of slipping off. I’ve also stretched completely over the edge to check my phone while it’s charging on my bedside table without incident. The perimeter of this bed should hold up not just for sleeping, but also for any sexual activity.

Similarly, the Saatva Classic’s response is the best I’ve ever seen in a mattress. It’s like launching yourself across the surface of the moon, which should definitely make moving around and switching positions a breeze. As a rowdy combination sleeper, myself, I find it easy to roll around from my back to my stomach, which isn’t the case with most other beds.

What Else to Consider About the Saatva Classic

Unfortunately, this responsiveness doesn’t translate well when it comes to motion isolation. Though there is a cushy pillow top, the springs underneath only amplify movement across the surface of the bed. I can even feel when my partner breathes too deeply, and as a light sleeper, it’s difficult to reconcile. This is why I gave the bed a low 2.7/5 in this category. If you sleep with a partner, you’re likely going to want something with lower motion transfer.

The Saatva’s on-top feeling also might not work for everyone. I personally switch between back, stomach, and side sleeping on my Luxury Firm Saatva Classic without issue. Most of our testers agreed, contributing to the bed’s overall pressure relief score of 4.5/5. However, our lightweight tester Kayla Godfrey found the bed to be too firm for her liking, noting that in both positions, “My hips feel slightly elevated and not aligned.” Thankfully, the Saatva Classic comes in multiple firmness levels, including a Softer model that may be better suited to lightweight sleepers.

If you’re looking for motion isolation, I’d recommend the Nolah Evolution. Otherwise, read more in our full Saatva mattress review.

Why the Nolah Evolution is the Best Luxury Mattress for Sex

If you’re looking for a luxurious mattress that will also work for sex, consider checking out the Nolah Evolution. This lofty, seven-layered hybrid balances plush comfort in its pressure-relieving AirFoam with sturdy, springy support from a pocketed coil unit. This construction helped the Evolution earn performance scores of 4 and above in cooling, edge support, and responsiveness.

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Firmness: 6.5/10

The Luxury Firm Nolah Evolution has a true medium-firm feel.

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Pressure Relief: 4.5/5

Above average. Both side and back sleepers should get pressure relief from the Evolution, but the latter will feel much more contouring.

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Edge Support: 4.6/5

Above average. When sitting on the edge of the Nolah Evolution, the pillow top compressed a bit but otherwise remained stable.

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Cooling: 4/5

Average. The Evolution isn’t actively cooling, but it should provide a comfortable temperature-neutral feel.

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Motion Isolation: 5/5

Above average. This mattress has exceptional motion absorption, so you shouldn’t feel any movement from your side of the bed.

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Response: 4/5

Below average. The doughy pillow top might slow down some sleepers as they switch positions on the Evolution.

How the Nolah Evolution Performed

Specialized cooling features like open-celled foam and an air-escape gusset help to keep air moving and excess heat out of the Nolah Evolution. This should help keep temperatures down during sleep and any other nighttime activities. During our cooling test, though, the bed’s surface temperature increased by 7 degrees, indicating a roughly average performance. My fellow tester Cait Giddings, who performed the test by lying down on the bed for seven minutes, noted, “I didn’t feel the mattress getting warmer beneath me—it stayed at an even-feeling temperature.” Still, the bed scored a solid 4/5 in this category, and we’d say it should satisfy most hot sleepers.

Edge support and response—other areas important to sexually active sleepers—were also high-performing categories for the Evolution. As Cait moved on the surface to perform the responsiveness test, she noted that there was some resistance from the pillow top, but not enough to totally impede movement. As such, its 4/5 response score is a thumbs up for switching positions during sex. The edge support test yielded similar results, according to Cait. She said, “This is a tall mattress, so my only difficulties sitting on the edge had to do with how far off the ground I felt.” Otherwise, she felt secure when seated and lying down along the perimeter, awarding the bed’s edge support an overall score of 4.6/5.

Dr. Hannah Habeeb (DPT), our Chief Medical Product Tester, was a fan of the Nolah Evolution’s balanced feel, as well. “This bed offers a lot of support yet is still very contouring,” she commented. She recommended the mattress for people with back pain, or anyone who wants that nice blend of cushion and underlying firmness—an ideal combination for many sexually active couples.

Where the Nolah scored highest is its motion isolation (a perfect 5/5), which is an area that should benefit sexually active couples. As Cait’s testing partner moved around on one side of the bed, Cait noted, “My side of the mattress remained static, regardless of what was happening on the other side.” The versatile medium feel of this bed, as well as its above-average pressure relief, should also appeal to a wide variety of sleepers. Of course, though, the Evolution is also available in three firmness levels for a more personally tailored sleep experience.

What Else to Consider About the Nolah Evolution

Since the Nolah Evolution scored so highly in our performance tests, it may be difficult to find fault with it. However, where we encountered difficulty with this bed was the actual process of unboxing it. Even with a team of two, the tall, heavy box was cumbersome to move, and it was also pretty beat up from shipping. Though the bed, itself, wasn’t damaged, this is a common occurrence for most Nolah products. When you’re paying more than $2,000 for a queen-size Evolution, you’re probably expecting the product to arrive in tip-top shape. That’s another thing to note—even with sales and coupons, the Nolah Evolution can still cost a pretty penny, so it may not be the best for shoppers on a budget.

If you’re looking for a cheaper Nolah bed, you might like the Nolah Signature. Otherwise, read more in our full Nolah Evolution mattress review.

Why the Bear Elite Hybrid is the Best Hybrid Mattress for Sex

Hybrid mattresses are one of the most popular mattress types and are known for their balanced feel and versatility. They can also work great for sex, as their coils can provide responsiveness and edge support while layers of foam or latex can enhance the bed’s comfort level. The Bear Elite Hybrid, as the name suggests, is a higher-end hybrid mattress that checks off these boxes. It earned a perfect score in our response test, as well as a high 4.6/5 for edge support. It’s a well-rounded, high-performing bed that should work for a variety of sleepers.

My fellow tester Cait Giddings found comfort and support in all sleeping positions on this medium-firm bed. The soft comfort foams provide cradling as the springs promote proper spinal alignment. Our pressure relief testers thought the same, with our heavyweight tester Matt Schickling especially liking the bed on his back. He said, “I’m not feeling any pressure, and it feels like my hips and shoulders are well-aligned.” This led the Elite Hybrid to earn an overall pressure relief score of 4.3/5.

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Firmness: 6/10

The mid-range model for the Bear Elite Hybrid skews slightly soft.

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Pressure Relief: 4.3/5

Above average. The Bear Elite offers better pressure relief for back sleepers.

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Edge Support: 4.6/5

Above average. The edges barely budged when sitting or lying down on them.

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Cooling: 2.5/5

Below average. We had conflicting results in our cooling test, but it heated up quite a lot.

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Motion Isolation: 4/5

Average. We could feel movement from the other side of the bed, but it’s likely not enough to wake a light sleeper.

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Response: 5/5

Exceptional. Even with the softer pillow top, moving around was a breeze.

How the Bear Elite Hybrid Performed

As mentioned, we were especially impressed by the Bear Elite Hybrid’s bounce. Cait found that the springs gave the bed plenty of response, even as the pillow top cushioned her. This pillow top also contributed to the bed’s impressive motion-isolating capability. During the tests for this category, she explained, “I could feel my fellow tester getting in and out of the bed, but when she simply lay down next to me, I could barely feel it.” With a score of 4/5 in this category, most light sleepers should be satisfied with the lack of motion transfer on this mattress.

Couples and sexually active sleepers should also enjoy the Elite Hybrid’s rock-solid edges. As Cait put it, “I felt like I could lie on the absolute farthest reaches of the bed without sliding or rolling out.” She also noted that getting out of bed felt like she was “bouncing” out. So, not only should you be able to spread out on this bed without fear of sliding off, but anyone with mobility concerns might appreciate the extra support at the perimeter, too.

Heavy people should also get the support they need when back sleeping. Matt Schickling, our heavyweight tester, said that he didn’t feel much pressure at all on his back, and his “hips and shoulders [were] well-aligned.” He concluded, “If you’re a heavy back sleeper, I’d say this is a good pick.”

What Else to Consider About the Bear Elite Hybrid

The only category that the Elite Hybrid lags behind in is temperature regulation. In our cooling test, we recorded a temperature increase of 12.6 degrees—one of the highest I’ve seen in our testing. Based on these results (and the 2.5/5 cooling score it yielded), you’d assume this bed is like sleeping in a furnace. However, Cait disagreed, noting, “The temperature of the mattress wasn’t noticeably warm or cool, so I was surprised it warmed up by as much as it did.” If you’re a particularly hot sleeper, consider upgrading to Bear’s Celliant cover, which purportedly absorbs excess body heat to rejuvenate tired muscles.

For a Bear mattress with better cooling abilities, check out the Bear Star Hybrid. You can also read more in our full Bear Elite Hybrid review.

Why the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid is Best for Back Sleepers

Back sleepers require a balance of both support and pressure relief to best suit this sleeping position. The Leesa Sapira Chill is a hybrid mattress that excels in both, including a promising 4.5/5 score for pressure relief. It also performed rather well in edge support, cooling, and response, making it a fine choice for sexually active sleepers. 

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Firmness: 6/10

The Medium Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid has a slightly softer—but still medium—feel.

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Pressure Relief: 4.5/5

Above average. Our testers encountered plenty of pressure relief in the back- and side-sleeping position.

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Edge Support: 4.3/5

Above average. The Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid has excellent edge support for sitting and lying down at the far reaches of the bed.

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Cooling: 4/5

Average. True to its name, the Leesa Sapira Chill has a pleasantly cool-to-the-touch feel.

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Motion Isolation: 3.8/5

Below average. You’ll likely feel your partner moving around on the other side of the bed, just like we did.

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Response: 4/5

Below average. Though it’s a hybrid mattress, the Leesa Sapira Chill has a doughy pillow top that makes it harder to move around on.

How the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Performed

In our pressure relief tests, the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid earned 4s and 5s from our diverse team of testers, who all found the mattress to be relatively comfortable for back and side sleeping. Our heavyweight tester Matt Schickling called the mattress “highly supportive and super-cozy,” adding, “I feel relief in my shoulder, which is usually a pain point for me—I usually don’t feel a lot of pressure relief there.” His resounding praise signals this bed might be a great option for heavy people seeking a supportive mattress.

As for edge support and response, we believe both should tick the boxes for sex. We noticed a lot of sinkage in our weighted edge support test, which brought down the score to 4.3/5, but Melanie Kassel, my fellow tester who performed most of the subjective tests, gave the bed 5s in this category. While lying down at the perimeter, she said, “If my eyes were closed, it might even be hard to tell whether or not I was on the edge of the bed.” 

What Else to Consider About the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid

Moving around on the bed was made difficult by the pillow top, which Melanie found was “holding onto” her as she switched between sleeping positions. Though there’s still some bounce from the bed’s coil unit, this performance could pose an issue for some sexually active folks who want seamless movement on their bed’s surface.

Despite its cool-sounding name, the Leesa Sapira Chill didn’t exactly stun in our temperature regulation test. It earned a respectable 4/5 score thanks to a surface temperature increase of around 10 degrees. However, Melanie noticed, “This bed feels cool to the touch, and it did not noticeably heat up while I was lying on top of it.” This discrepancy could be for a number of reasons, but to play it safe, I’d say especially hot sleepers should look for an even cooler bed. I think most sexually active folks won’t be at risk of overheating, though.

Looking for an even bouncier hybrid? Consider the WinkBeds EcoCloud. Or, you can read more about this bed in our full Leesa Sapira Chill mattress review.

Why the Plank Firm is the Best Firm Mattress for Sex

Firm mattresses often appeal to folks looking for support and lift, like stomach sleepers or those with bigger bodies. They can also work well for sexually active sleepers, as a firmer surface often translates into high response. This is true for the Plank Firm, a flippable ultra-firm mattress that earned a perfect 5/5 response score on its less-firm side. If you’ve been consistently let down by so-called firm beds, this could be the new mattress for you.

On both sides of the Plank mattress, our testers found this bed to be capital-F Firm. Both sides fell within the 8 or 9/10 on our firmness scale, which is well above the industry-standard medium-firm (6.5/10, for reference). It’s no surprise that a bed named after a plank of wood scored low in our pressure relief tests, but on the plus side, the mattress definitely prioritized support. Our testers found the stomach-sleeping position to be most comfortable, with the exception of one of our heavyweight testers, who enjoyed the bed on his back. This makes sense, as these are the two sleeper categories I’d most recommend try out the Plank Firm.

Plank Firm Testing Scores (Firm Side)

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Firmness: 8/10

Even the traditional firm side of the Plank mattress is still very firm, ensuring the extra-firm side lives up to its name.

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Pressure Relief: 2.7/5

Below average. This isn’t the best mattress for pressure relief, even if you like a firmer feel.

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Edge Support: 3.8/5

Below average. Even with its firmer feel, we noticed a surprising amount of sinkage along the edge of the Plank Firm mattress, particularly on the traditional-firm side.

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Cooling: 3.5/5

Below average. Despite the increase in surface temperature, the Plank Firm felt temperature-neutral on either side.

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Motion Isolation: 3.3/5

Below average. Motion traveled rather easily across this mattress, which could annoy light sleepers who share the bed.

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Response: 5/5

Exceptional. Since the bed is so firm, you don’t sink too far into it, making for excellent ease of movement.

Plank Firm Testing Scores (Firm Side)

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Firmness: 9/10

The extra-firm side of the Plank Firm is indeed extremely firm.

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Pressure Relief: 3.1/5

Below average. This mattress is super-firm and won’t provide much in the way of pressure relief.

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Edge Support: 4.8/5

Above average. Compared to the traditional-firm side, the extra-firm side’s edge support is rock-solid.

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Cooling: 3/5

Below average. The Plank Firm mattress didn’t feel particularly cool, so we wouldn’t recommend it for hot sleepers.

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Motion Isolation: 4.3/5

Above average. In our water glass test on the extra-firm side, we were surprised to see very little disturbance.

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Response: 4/5

Below average. The dense nature of the extra-firm side made it more difficult to move around on, but it’s still impressive for an all-foam mattress.

How the Plank Firm Performed

Those looking for the best mattress for sex are going to be most interested in the Plank Firm’s responsiveness. My fellow tester Cait Giddings was blown away by how easy it was to move on top of this bed, saying, “It’s so firm that I barely left a dent or mark in it.” It should provide a sturdy, stable surface for any and all late-night activity, and if you need options, you’ll also have your choice of a traditional firm side or an extra-firm side—both, of which, should provide steady support.

The edges should also contribute to this, which Cait called “rock-solid.” She added, “They don’t dip and sag, at all, and instead maintain a fairly solid boundary around the edge of the mattress.” Not only is this a boon for sexually active folks, but it’s also great news for those who like to sleep on the very edge of the mattress, couples wanting space to spread out, and sleepers who need assistance getting in and out of bed.

What Else to Consider About the Plank Firm

Unfortunately, some couples may be wanting things to stay cool on the Plank Firm, and we weren’t all that impressed in testing. Even though this bed won’t hug or cradle you, it’s still a large block of heat-trapping foam. Melanie recorded a whopping 11.3-degree increase in surface temperature on the extra-firm side, saying, “I didn’t feel the mattress get way hotter, but it makes sense to me that it would trap heat over time, especially when sheets and blankets are at play.”

Aside from this, the main downside to the Plank Firm is right there in its name: It’s possibly too firm for some sleepers. Be warned: if you’re looking for something that’s a bit on the firmer side, you may be better off with a hybrid closer to the 7/10 to 7.5/10 range. However, if you’re constantly searching for the true floor mattress experience, the Plank may be the perfect mattress for you.

Read more in our full Plank Firm mattress review. If you want a softer foam mattress, take a look at the Nectar Classic Memory Foam.

Why the Birch Natural is the Best Organic Mattress for Sex

Environmentally conscious and sexually active shoppers should be glad to know that latex, the principal material in most organic mattresses, is both sustainable and buoyant to tick both boxes. The Birch Natural is a latex mattress that performed exceptionally well in our response test, earning a perfect 5/5 score, as well as 4s in both edge support and cooling. All of these point to an eco-friendly mattress well-suited to sex.

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Firmness: 6.5/10

The Birch Natural has a true medium-firm feel.

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Pressure Relief: 3.5/5

Below average. Our lightweight tester experienced the most pressure relief, preferring the mattress on her back.

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Edge Support: 4/5

Below average. We only noticed sinkage at the foot of the mattress, while the sides were easy to sit and lie down on without sliding.

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Cooling: 4/5

Average. The Birch Natural has a cozier feel, so it may not work for sleepers who sleep especially hot.

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Motion Isolation: 4/5

Average. You may feel your partner’s larger movements on your side of the bed.

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Response: 5/5

Exceptional. The latex and coil combination within the Birch Natural makes it super springy.

How the Birch Natural Performed

How did the Birch Natural earn its perfect response score? To test this, we switched sleeping positions on the surface to judge how easy or difficult it is to move. Nicole Davis, who performed this test, said, “It was actually pretty easy to switch around between all three sleeping positions—switching from stomach to back was especially easy.” This surprisingly didn’t affect the bed’s ability to absorb motion during our motion isolation test, either. Per Nicole, “When my partner rolled around, the bed didn’t move, but I felt it. Overall, it’s good for motion isolation.” The bed earned a 4/5 in this category.

As for the perimeter strength of the Birch Natural, Nicole found that the lengthwise sides held up well when lying down or sitting on them. The same couldn’t be said for the head or foot of the bed, which she commented on, saying, “This would be particularly more challenging if you had mobility issues.” Shoppers focused on choosing a good bed for sex should be alright on this bed, so long as they stick to the sides of their mattress for support.

Though the bed earned a high score in cooling, Nicole noted that it felt “cozy,” which she preferred. It did warm up by about 7 degrees after lying down on the surface, which is fairly average. It may not be the coolest mattress, but it should keep things from getting too sweaty during sex or sleep, nonetheless.

What Else to Consider About the Birch Natural

Where the bed really faltered, though, was pressure relief. Latex can be hit or miss when it comes to this category, as it sometimes can have a firmer, bouncier feel, or it can be more yielding for more contour. Our heavyweight tester Matt Schickling especially noticed this when he lay on his back, citing pressure buildup in his lumbar region. He also felt out of alignment, adding, “I feel slightly declined—my back is lower than my feet.” Some side sleepers and back sleepers may want a somewhat softer bed (perhaps something with foam comfort layers, rather than latex).

Read more about this bed in our full Birch Natural mattress review. Want a latex bed with better pressure relief? Check out the Nolah Natural.